Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant-24 hours/Days- Telemetry/Medical Unit- Lyman 1

Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA)Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.The patient care technician (PCT/CNA) performs a variety of patient care activities at Gaylord hospital. Working under the direction of a licensed nurse, the PCTs have valuable exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and skills while working in a warm and friendly atmosphere with supportive, interdisciplinary teams. With an average patient length of stay 25-30 days, the PCT is able to develop strong relationships and play a key role in the recovery of our patients.Qualifications:H.S. diploma or GED requiredCNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA required or equivalent training programPatient care experience preferredAmerican Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR certification required prior to hireWork schedule: 24 hours a week, days, (7:00 am-3:30 pm) including every other weekend/holiday seasonGaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:Milne units: Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:Continuous telemetry monitoringVentilator support and weaningLVAD patient populationHeart transplant populationLyman 1 & Hooker 1: Medical units offer skills such as:StrokeComplex woundsTelemetryPulmonary careLyman 2 & Hooker 2: Specialty units are CARF accredited with a focused patient population:Traumatic brain injuryStrokeSpinal cord injuryBenefits to working at Gaylord include:Voted top 100 workplaces in CT in 2021, 2022, and 2023!Certified great place to work 2024 and 2025!Competitive rate of pay & benefit packagesState of the art technology and newly renovated nursing units with ceiling liftsComprehensive orientation programsPCT clinical ladder advancement programsTuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunitiesFree parking, beautiful & safe campusComprehensive benefits package and generous PTOExtensive reward & recognition programsCollaborative and supportive work environmentOffice of integrative medicine offerings to support our employees & patientsApply now & join our dynamic team of caregivers!We are an affirmative action employer – M/F/D/VEqual opportunity employer this employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the know your rights notice from the Department of Labor.